Portrait of young fashion model on a Cape Cod beach.

PORTRAITS

Q&A

How is a portrait different from a headshot?

A headshot is a precise, formally composed likeness that presents a polished and professional version of oneself. It’s about recognition and clarity and typically created within generally accepted parameters. Portraits, on the other hand, have infinite latitude for artistic expression, inviting storytelling through mood, setting, gesture, and light. Where the headshot is singularly focused on professional status or ambition, a portrait is painted in broad strokes with boundless narratives.

Bold. Expressive. Unmistakably you.

The following portraits were made for creatives, dreamers, performers, and professionals, who understand that a striking and soulful image is integral to their story. Perfect for album covers, editorial profiles, press kits, casting submissions, book jackets, gallery bios, and personal milestones.

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A woman with dark curly hair, wearing a red top, looking directly into the camera with a neutral expression against a white background.
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Portrait of young woman with dramatic lighting.
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Dramatic portrait of a beautiful dark-haired woman wearing red lipstick and posed against a mid-gray backdrop.
Formal portrait of a female orchestra conductor standing against a black background. She has short, dark hair, black-framed glasses, and a dark blazer worn over a yellow turtleneck top.
A flash-on-camera high-contrast portrait of striking Latina, Erika.
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Former New England Patriot linebacker Jamie Collins poses against a dark gray backdrop for the cover of The Improper Bostonian magazine.
Natural daylight, backlit portrait of young, blonde woman with long hair.
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Studio portrait for Tajana, an aspiring model.
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Woman sitting in a director chair wearing a black and white suit, smiling at the camera.
Portrait of magazine editor Carolyn Kylstra seated on a wood floor.
Young model Stephanie poses for her portrait in a tank top, beachside in natural daylight.
Young female model with an enigmatic Mona Lisa smile. Shot on neutral, green tone background with directional light.
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Cover session for the Bachelor/Bachelorette issue of The Improper Bostonian magazine.
American stage, television and film actress Tracee Chimo Pallero, photographed for The Improper Bostonian.
A woman with shoulder-length curly brown hair and fair skin sitting outdoors on a wooden bench, wearing a black and white patterned dress, jewelry, and a black bangle, with a lake and trees in the background.
A woman with shoulder-length red hair standing outdoors in sunlight, wearing a black top, a black and white patterned jacket, and a long necklace with large beads.
A smiling man with a shaved head, wearing a maroon sweater and black pants, sitting on wooden stairs with hands clasped.
A man with dark hair and tattoos on his chest, wearing a red short-sleeved shirt with black accents, sitting and leaning back in a woven outdoor chair with gray pillows, outdoors.
A smiling man with tattoos on his arms, wearing a black t-shirt and a gold watch, sitting at a wooden table in a well-lit room with large windows. He is holding a small black cup of coffee.
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Portrait of young Muslim woman with beauty lighting.
Portrait of young Latina with high-contrast strobe lighting.
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Dramatic portrait of Henry, a young student athlete.
Portrait of Mason, a charming transgender youth from the Boston area.
Natural light portrait of young Kazakh woman.
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A woman with blonde hair smiling and holding a young child with brown hair against a gray background.
A woman with long wavy hair holding a smiling toddler girl with short hair and blue eyes, both looking happy and close together.
A woman with wavy blonde hair holding a young child with brown hair, both wearing red clothing, against a dark background.
A group of three women and one young girl smiling together, with one woman kneeling, another woman sitting, and the girl standing in front of them, all holding hands. They are dressed casually and are in front of a neutral background.
A woman and a young girl standing close together, smiling, with the woman’s head leaning on the girl’s head against a neutral background.
A pregnant woman in a red dress and a man in a black suit pose together, smiling, with the woman's hand on her baby bump against a brown textured background.
An elderly man with glasses and a woman with white hair pose together against a dark, textured background. The man is seated, wearing a gray herringbone blazer, blue shirt, and beige pants. The woman stands behind him, resting her hand on his shoulde
A family of five dressed in traditional Indian attire, posing for a portrait against a dark background.
Group of seven people, including a graduate in red cap and gown holding a diploma, standing together in a studio portrait against a gray background, celebrating graduation from Boston University.
Three women in hockey jerseys smiling at the camera against a black background.
Two women kissing each other in front of a brown background.
Two young girls with curly brown hair and light skin standing back-to-back, smiling at the camera against a plain white background.
A man and woman in ice hockey uniforms pose together, smiling at the camera. The man is wearing a white hockey jersey with black and red accents and pink gloves, while the woman is dressed similarly in her own hockey uniform. They are close together,
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Cover outtake of Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy photographed for The Improper Bostonian magazine.
Olympic champion Hilary Knight photographed for The Improper Bostonian Magazine.
Portrait of a young male athlete in a loose-fitting white T-shirt, hands in pocket, seen in dramatic directional light.
Young man with short-cropped hair and white t-shirt, poses in daylight setting.
Dramatic portrait of Tim Dooling, aka as "the Jaguar," a mixed martial arts fighter from Trenton, New Jersey.
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MMA fighter Tim Dooling in boxing pose.
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Actress, writer, director and producer, Frankie Shaw in a formal portrait with bare shoulders and camisole for The Improper Bostonian magazine.
Actress, writer, director and producer, Frankie Shaw in an expressive closeup portrait with for The Improper Bostonian magazine.
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Let’s Create a Portrait that Tells Your Story
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